August 21, 2020
Analyze the Industry Impact of COVID-19
Given the current economic uncertainty due to COVID-19, many investors are concerned about the impact it will have on their private markets portfolios. This potential volatility can be measured in various ways; however, most investors are focused on an industry impact of COVID-19, to evaluate that volatility. Industry Impact of[...]
June 2, 2020
Diligence in a Digital World
In the current economic environment, filled with uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak, LPs are even more focused on thoroughly diligencing new investments to make the most informed decision. Historically, a traditional diligence process relied on in-person meetings to get a better understanding of the company, financial portfolio and track[...]
December 18, 2019
Trends to Watch in 2020: A Webinar Recap
Last week, our friends at DealCloud hosted a webinar about trends to watch in 2020. This webinar, featuring perspectives from the deal maker, fund manager and technology angle, discussed the factors that will impact the market most heavily. Read on to learn more about our key takeaways from the webinar.[...]
March 13, 2019
Digital Transformation in Private Equity
2019 trends LPs must consider in private markets and the technologies they should be thinking about to embrace the digital transformation.
February 28, 2019
Evaluate GP Performance Using the Valuation Bridge
How LPs can utilize the valuation bridge to evaluate general partner performance.
February 11, 2019
MOIC and IRR: An Important Distinction in Private Equity
MOIC and IRR are two different metrics that are used in private equity to calculate an investor’s return on investment. Cobalt LP explains these two important metrics in private equity and their value to investors.
January 23, 2019
Using the Valuation Bridge in Private Equity
LPs can take a deeper dive by using a valuation bridge to analyze how GPs have created value in a company or across multiple companies over a holding period.
December 3, 2018
Leverage Multiples in Private Equity
Cobalt LP explains how leverage multiples in ratios such as Net Debt/EBITDA in private equity and its applications outside of private equity.
November 8, 2018
MOIC in Private Equity, Explained
MOIC, or Multiple on Invested Capital, allows investors to measure how much an investment has generated. Learn how MOIC is calculated and its key takeaways.
November 1, 2018
Deal Level Data: Everything you Need to Know
Cobalt’s deal level data allows LPs to compare their deal-level performance against a peer set. See what this data set allows Cobalt LP users to measure.
